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A36.82

Billable

Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis

Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A30-A49

Parent Code

A36.8

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)

Clinical Terms

  • Diphtheritic neuropathy
  • Diphtheria radiculomyelitis
  • Infection of peripheral nerve caused by bacterium
  • Bacterial infection of peripheral nerve
  • Polyneuropathy in diphtheria
  • Diphtheritic peripheral neuritis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diphtheritic radiculomyelitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for diphtheritic radiculomyelitis is A36.82. The full clinical description is "Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis". A36.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A36.82 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A36.82 represents “Diphtheritic radiculomyelitis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is A36.82 a billable code?

Yes, A36.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A36.82 in?

A36.82 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A36.82?

A36.82 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.

Are additional codes required with A36.82?

Yes, when using A36.82, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A36.82 map to?

A36.82 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 1163136004, 1086061000119109, 230596007, 129667001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A36.82?

A36.82 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887064. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A36.82 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diphtheritic radiculomyelitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A36.82?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A36.82 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.